Vehicle recall 22V396000 · June 6, 2022

2017-2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus

An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 G5 school buses equipped with an elevated floor and electrically adjustable driver's seat. An incorrect bracket may have been installed on the driver's seat and may interfere with the seat belt pretensioner.
Consequence: An impaired seat belt pretensioner may not tighten the seat belt as intended, increasing the risks of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Micro Bird Corp will provide instructions for inspecting the driver's seat. If the incorrect bracket is found, dealers will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owner's may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-093-CUC.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 22V396000
Reported to NHTSA: June 6, 2022
Filed by: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 22-093-CUC
Owner notification: July 22, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected: 3
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Pretensioner; Seats › Critical fasteners

Recall 22V396000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2017-2018): 2018, 2017

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